Cleaning and
Maintenance
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WARNING: Do not use abra- sivecleanersasthismaydamage glass. Use a nonabrasive house- hold glass cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.
Glass must be cleaned periodically. During start up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial start up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing. The glass should be cleaned several times with a
WARNING: Only parts sup- pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page 38). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No substitute materials may be used.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removingbrokenglass.Donotre- moveifglassishot.Keepchildren and pets away from glass.
If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 25). Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.
Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 38 for detail on ordering). No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 25 for instructions for replacing glass door.
WARNING: Do not operate fireplace with the glass door unlatched, removed, cracked or broken.
pilot and burners
•Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete.
•Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt or lint.
•Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt or lint.
logs
•If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install- ing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 27, to properly replace logs.
•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.
•Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 38.
•Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replacement Parts on page 38.
venting system
Conduct annual inspection of the venting system following these guidelines:
1.Check areas of venting system that are ex- posed to the weather for corrosion (rust spots or streaks and, in extreme cases, holes). Have these items replaced immediately by a quali- fied service person.
2.Remove the vent cap and shine a flashlight into the vent. Remove any foreign material.
3.Check for evidence of excessive condensation. Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipes and fittings and can be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows or exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather.
4.Inspect joints to verify that no pipe section or fitting has been disturbed and loosened. Check mechanical supports such as wall straps for rigidity.
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